(Community Matters) A.B. Porter is a name Steven and I created. Since we don’t share a last name, we wanted a “brand” that stood for us & “our family.”
A.B. stands for my aunt Abie, who was a great woman and inspiration in my life. She taught me about grassroots organizing and taking care of neighbors. Porter is the maiden name of Steven’s maternal grandmother – who similarly taught him a great deal, including how to ballroom dance.
Abie Martinez in this picture
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I love this story.
Right before I checked my email just now, while trying to organize my huge collection of materials and notes I’ve collected over the past 3 years, I came across the rubberbanded group of cards picked up at one of the last 4 RISE Austin’s I’ve attended.
“Find.” “Hone.” “Prove.” “Family Credo & Mission” Those are so much harder to pin down while you’re in the thick of life. I will make sure my girls know how important these values are to have in place before they start a family.
Was Porter Steven’s grandmother or great grandmother’s last name? I thought Papa Jack and Aunt Sleepy’s mother’s name was Thorton. Regardless, this was a wonderful sentiment. I didn’t realize this was your coupled name/brand.